Crystal Cave District
National Register of Historic Places

Crystal Cave District

Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, Kentucky
Listed
May 7, 1991
Type
District
Period
Modern
Ref No.
91000500

Location

Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, Kentucky
37.21146, -86.05461

Significance

Crystal Cave District is a historic district in Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, Kentucky. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1991, under reference number 91000500. Its period of significance dates to the Modern era (around 1972). It is recognized for its significance in Entertainment/Recreation.

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Mammoth Cave Baptist Church and Cemetery
Early Republic
1.4 mi
Great Onyx Cave Entrance
Industrial
1.4 mi
Bransford Spring Pumphouse
Industrial
1.4 mi
Three Springs Pumphouse
Listed
1.9 mi
Colossal Cavern Entrance
Industrial
1.9 mi

Questions about this property

When was Crystal Cave District listed on the National Register?

Crystal Cave District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Crystal Cave District?

Crystal Cave District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Crystal Cave District?

The period of significance for Crystal Cave District is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1972.

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